Senior Drainage & Hydraulics Engineer — Lead Projects

STV; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education

Professional Licensure Support

Job summary

STV seeks a Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer in Franklin or Chattanooga, TN to lead complex drainage design for transportation programs and mentor junior staff. You will perform hydrologic analyses, prepare permit documents, and coordinate with clients and project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, 10+ years’ experience, TN P.E. or ability to obtain in 6 months, and hands-on use of ORD/Geopak and hydrology tools.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering is required.
• 10+ years’ related experience preferred.
• PE licensure in TN or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• TDOT design experience preferred.
• TDEC Level I and Level II EPSC certification preferred.
• Experience with highways, intersections, roundabouts, interchanges, widenings, and bike/ped facilities.
• Familiarity with TDOT and Local government design and permitting requirements.
• Experience using hydrologic and hydraulic software (Geopak Drainage, SUDA, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS).
• Experience preparing permit applications for local, state, and federal agencies is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare culvert/bridge hydrologic & hydraulic studies.
• Prepare and submit stormwater permit documentation.
• Lead drainage engineer and Engineer of Record on projects as directed by senior staff.
• Provide professional design services for transportation projects including storm drains and culverts.
• Coordinate design development and mentor junior staff.
• Produce plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Interface with client technical staff and project managers.
• Mentor supporting water resource design staff.

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Geopak Drainage

SUDA

StormCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

OpenRoads Design

Geopak

Job description

STV seeks a Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer in Franklin or Chattanooga, TN to lead complex drainage design for transportation programs and mentor junior staff. You will perform hydrologic analyses, prepare permit documents, and coordinate with clients and project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, 10+ years’ experience, TN P.E. or ability to obtain in 6 months, and hands-on use of ORD/Geopak and hydrology tools.